Thursday 15 December 2011 18.25 EST
First published on Thursday 15 December 2011 18.25 EST

Spain

The Barcelona striker David Villa faces up to five months out of the game after breaking his left leg in Barcelona's Club World Cup semi-final win over Al-Sadd in Yokohama. "It's a massive blow for the team," said Barcelona's coach, Pep Guardiola. Villa suffered a fractured tibia six minutes before half-time and will miss most of Barcelona's La Liga and Champions League campaigns, but he should be fit to play for Spain at Euro 2012. Agencies

Everton

Everton are set to take Landon Donovan on loan for a second time after agreeing a short-term deal in principle with LA Galaxy and Major League Soccer. A statement on the Everton website said: "The agreement reached on Thursday is pending paperwork to be finalised, and has the American international arriving to Everton over the Christmas period ahead of a two-month loan. He would be eligible to play in Everton's game against Bolton Wanderers on 4 January, with the loan lasting until after the Merseyside derby at Anfield on 25 February." David Moyes was quotes as saying: "I am delighted that we have managed to get Landon back. He will give us some good experience over January and February." Staff and agencies